Synteko Floor Finishes for the architect / designer...
Synteko Pty. Limited has been supplying timber floor sealers and finishes for over 50 years to professional floor sanders. Synteko® original floor finishes are manufactured in Malmo, Sweden by Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings AB.
Akzo Nobel, a multinational public company is the largest coating company in the world with operations in 65 countries, employing over 70,000 people with sales in excess of US$14billion in 2003. Akzo Nobel’s mission is to be the leader in coating technology, pioneering high quality coatings that meet today’s stringent environmental demands.
Synteko® water based, solid oil and solvent based floor finishes focus on high quality, latest technology and environmentally approved products that enhance the beauty of timber floors. These products are manufactured to the International Standard ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 making them the most environmentally friendly floor coatings available in the world.
Whether you select one of our industry leading non-toxic waterbase coatings, solvent or oil finishes we have the answer. Synteko products are available nationally because we have a comprehensive technical and customer service network. This will enable you to confidently specify our product that will not only be reliable and durable but emphasize the natural beauty of the timber floor itself. Below, for your convenience, is a quick reference guide listing in table format the various timber floor finishes.
| Pro,
Best, Extra Waterbased coatings |
Classic Solvent based Swedish finish |
Natural Penetrating oil seal |
Urethane Oil modified seal |
| fast drying | fast drying | fast drying | slow drying |
| 3 gloss levels | 3 gloss levels | matte finish | 3 gloss levels |
| clear in colour non-yellowing |
slightly amber in colour | amber in colour | amber in colour |
| very good durability | very good durability | excellent durability | very good durability high solids |
| non-toxic no odour |
strong odour non lingering |
very mild odour | moderate odour |
| non-flammable | combustible | very high solids | combustible |
| easy to re-coat | easy to re-coat | renewable by consumer | easy to re-coat |
| low maintenance | low maintenance | low maintenance | low maintenance |
| no edge bonding | no edge bonding | no edge bonding | no edge bonding |
| meets new VOC rules |
Our Solvent Based Floor Finishes
Synteko’s focus has been to produce quality products for the most
discerning architect and designers. Synteko’s high standard means
that the company does not manufacture the cheapest or widest range of
products. Synteko produces proven quality products that enhance the natural
beauty whilst leaving behind a durable, long-lasting, beautiful floor
finish that will completely satisfy you and your customer.
For the last 50 years, Synteko’s Swedish finish known as “Classic” has withstood the test of time and set the benchmark for excellence, that no other solvent-based finish can match. Synteko’s Classic system provides a unique combination of durability, scratch and scuff resistance, clarity and grain definition. The Classic system also provides unsurpassed beauty, bringing out the natural colour of your Wood floor.
The Classic advantages to you, the Architect/Designer, is a sophisticated
product that can be coated over all new timber floors i.l.o tungoil based
finishes without the incidence of edge bonding o r rejection commonly
experienced with oily timbers. In addition a further advantage is the
low maintenance cost associated with polyurethane type finishes
If surface scratches are made in the topcoat they are less visible
than other finishes and less likely to chip or peel away. No need to
apply acrylic type waxes on a monthly basis.
When the Synteko Classic system begins to show signs of wear
it can be simply re-coated without re-sanding to bare wood.
The Synteko Classic Swedish system is engineered to provide maximum
durability while maintaining the natural appearance Classic has come
to be known for.
Our Oil Based Floor Finishes
Synteko’s mission is one of producing uncompromising quality products.
Synteko floor coatings have been at the forefront of timber floor finish
technology for the last 35 years. This policy is especially carried through
to its oil range of timber floor finishes.
Synteko has developed two-world class leading, yet distinctly different oil finishes. Namely, Synteko Urethane and Synteko Solid.
Synteko Urethane is superior quality oil modified polyurethane-engineered floor finish. This floor finish is renowned for its depth of beauty and because of its high solid content, is extremely durable, especially compared to traditional oil finishes. Synteko Urethane is a universal product enabling it to be used on any species of timber floor. Urethane gives the timber floor finish richness of colour while offering maximum protection.
Synteko Solid is an innovative very high solids oil finish based on
natural oils for timber floors. This VOC compliant natural oil can be
used in high wear areas where traditional oils cannot be used. Solid
is characterised by an exceptional high yield coupled with extraordinary
abrasion resistance, which is obtained through no evident film left on
the surface. Solid penetrates deeply into the wood surface enhancing
the natural beauty and warmth of the wood. These results in an extremely
durable, matte finish requiring minimal maintenance.
A unique feature of Synteko Solid is the ability to modify its
basic colour by adding a range of pigmented colours. Click
here to view some examples.
Synteko has the floor finish system to meet your needs.
Our Water Based Floor Finishes
Synteko has been at the forefront of waterbase technology for
the last 35 years and is now sold in over 70 countries around the world.
Today Synteko produces non-yellowing, non-toxic waterbase timber floor
finishes that meet the most stringent of environmental standards.
Synteko’s goal is to provide architects and specifiers with timber floor finishes that not only prove to be reliable and durable, but will successfully enhance the project’s aesthetic appeal.
Synteko waterbase non-toxic timber floor finishes not only brings out the natural beauty of your timber floor projects but will maintain the natural colour for many years to come.
Synteko has the floor finish system to meet your needs.
